महानवमी

Maha Navami

Friday, 8 October 2027

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The ninth day of Navratri, for the worship of Siddhidatri and the closing havan.

About Maha Navami

Maha Navami falls on Ashwina Shukla Navami. Goddess Siddhidatri, the giver of spiritual powers, is worshipped.

Families who keep the full Navratri do a havan and Kanya Pujan, and break the fast. In South India it is Ayudha Puja, when tools, books and vehicles are worshipped.

How to celebrate

Worship Siddhidatri and do the Navratri havan.
Do Kanya Pujan if it was not done on Ashtami.
Break the Navratri fast after the puja.
For Ayudha Puja, clean and worship tools, books and vehicles.

Questions

When is Maha Navami in 2027?

Maha Navami 2027 is on Friday, 8 October 2027. Shukla Navami tithi begins at 6:27 AM on Friday 8 October and ends at 9:02 AM on Saturday 9 October IST.

What is Ayudha Puja?

A South Indian tradition on Navami of worshipping the tools of one's work, from books and instruments to machines and vehicles.

Can Maha Navami fall on the same day as Ashtami?

Yes. When Ashtami ends early in the morning, Navami is observed the same day.